Griffin Commander in the Late Ming Dynasty

Jiang Han finally understood why these people gathered here. Winter continued and the New Year was approaching. The bad weather before had caused the land to be barren and there was no harvest. In such a severe cold this year, no income meant waiting to die, and death would be quick. Now someone wanted to take over the manor, which was equivalent to taking over the lives and property of more than ten households in the manor. How could he not take it seriously? Even if it cost him his reputation, he had to make this deal happen.

This is actually another form of forced confession. Look, so many of our elders are standing here. Do you have the nerve to not buy it?

Jiang Han knew it clearly, but he didn't have many plans, because buying a farm and bringing in labor was a sure-win business, and this was also his original plan. These old people did this just to survive. Who would be willing to do such a thing and risk being looked down upon if they could live a good life?

The ancients were simple. They were so simple that they would give up everything for something like face. Now they have even put aside something like face, which shows that the living conditions of this village have become quite severe.

"Let's go, Xiaoliu, take me to see the specific conditions of this manor first."

While persuading these old people to leave, Jiang Han asked Xiaoliu to tell him the specific situation of the farm so that he could have an idea of ​​the subsequent arrangements.

Volume 57: Chapter Chapter : Greenhouse

In the water towns of the south of the Yangtze River, especially in places like Yangzhou with numerous water systems, the land is cut into small pieces by large and small rivers. The disadvantage is that large-scale collective planting is impossible, but the advantage is that there is no worry about water resources.

The farm covers a large area, about 20 mu of land, large and small, which is twice as much as Jiang Han originally expected. However, the farm is a little weak in livestock breeding, probably because of the difficult survival. They eat what they can and sell what they can sell, and almost everything has been built.

The types of crops grown are mainly grains, with wheat, millet, corn, japonica rice, mung beans and red beans being the absolute main grains.

There is no waterwheel, but there is a plow cart for irrigation. This needs to be improved. We need to make a waterwheel and add a water mill inside.

"Master, what do you think of this farm?"

Xiao Liuzi asked in a low voice.

"How many strong men are there in this village, how many women are there, and what is the distribution of the elderly population?"

"Oh, sir, I haven't really counted this. How about I go and count it for you?"

Xiao Liuzi looked a little annoyed and blamed himself for not being careful enough.

"It's okay. This farm is fine. I want it. So, you go and call the villagers to the square. I will tell them about the future plan."

"Well, since you said that, just wait and see. I'll call someone for you right away!"

Xiao Liuzi was overjoyed and hurried to the farm to inform the news, leaving Jiang Han and Shen Lian to continue investigating the scene.

"Why do you want to buy a manor? With your ability, there should be many things you can do."

Shen Lian asked.

"Because....where I live, there is an old man who feeds all of us."

"He once said that a grain of rice can support a country, but a grain of rice can also trip up a country. I used to have no feelings about famine and death, but after coming here, I have seen too much, too much..."

"I can't imagine how people can be tormented by hunger. I can't imagine how the sight of starving people everywhere makes me unable to sleep. The more I sigh, the more I can understand why the old man still has to work in the fields at the age of more than 90. Why a person who feeds everyone would become so thin..."

Shen Lian didn't understand what Jiang Han said, but he could imagine that the so-called hero could resonate with people in this way: "That person must be very respectable, and he is a Buddha to all families."

"Hahaha, yes, you don't know. When he left, it was so lively. The streets were full of people coming to see him off. I am a person who has benefited from his kindness. I may not be able to feed everyone like he did, but I also want to do my best to reduce the number of people who starve to death in the Ming Dynasty."

“This farm is my first step.”

Shen Lian looked at the farm and couldn't think of how to change it: "But now the weather is unpredictable and there is no harvest, what can I do?"

"Haha, this is the first step. It's winter, the off-season for farming, so I need to quickly build a greenhouse."

"A greenhouse?"

Shen Lian's mind conjured up some thatched huts: "What's the use of that?"

"Hahaha, it's not the kind of greenhouse you think of, the kind that's built for people, but it's built for the ground. My idea is that it would be best to burn some colored glaze to make it. If that's not possible, then bricks can be used, but the effect will be worse."

"Liu Li?"

In fact, the colored glaze of the Ming Dynasty was no longer precious. With great technological advancement, the Ming Dynasty was able to produce colored glaze of various forms, such as the large colored glaze tower in Nanjing next door, which has nine floors!

There are a lot of colored glaze decorations, which are very beautiful at night. When the breeze blows, the golden bells hanging on the side of the tower ring, which is very shocking.

Therefore, when it comes to the firing of colored glaze, Jiang Han is quite confident that he can get a whole piece of colored glaze to use as the outer wall of the vegetable greenhouse.

"Yes, Liuli. The reason for using this is mainly to insulate and keep warm. Use an outer wall to prevent the carbon dioxide produced by the growth of vegetables from dissipating, forming an internal greenhouse to maintain the internal temperature."

Jiang Hanshen stretched out his hand and gestured, explaining to Shen Lian.

"Ah, um... um..."

I have absolutely no idea what he is talking about!

"With such greenhouses, we can keep the temperature inside the greenhouse constant even in low-temperature environments. This way, no matter how cold it is outside, we can still plant crops normally. Your task is to protect these greenhouses."

"Even in winter?"

Shen Lian understood the meaning of the words.

"Yes, even in winter, as long as it is popularized, the Ming Dynasty will have enough food to survive this small ice age. It's a pity that I only have potatoes now, which are not very good. Although potatoes have a high yield, they also cause considerable damage to the land. I still have to try my best to find sweet potatoes..."

As Jiang Han spoke, he began to talk to himself again, but Shen Lian was shocked.

"Surprisingly, there is such a strange thing..."

Shen Lian practiced martial arts since childhood and later joined the army. After the defeat at Tumu Fort, he became a Jinyiwei. In his heart, he had a sincere heart to serve his country, but later, due to various conspiracies in the court, he became extremely disappointed with the Ming Dynasty.

Everyone was once an innocent child, but that innocent self died in Tumu Fort, died in the capital, and died in front of the execution ground.

But now, hearing that what he wanted to protect was actually such a thing, it seemed as if something called passion came alive again in Shen Lian's heart.

Lu Wenzhao had told him more than once that he should change his way of life, but how should he change it? How could he live like a human being? He had no answer.

He has always been a worldly man. He helped Hokusai mostly to get his body, and he helped Miaotong because he was really in love with her. But now, he really wants to try hard once and live a different way, not for the sake of body or others, but for himself and for the future that might happen in front of him and in the mouths of others.

"Next, we will start recruiting workers. We will first recruit a group of temporary workers. The road in front of the farm needs to be repaired, and the greenhouse needs to be built as soon as possible..."

The planting of the first batch of potatoes is almost coming to an end. There is no more room in the carriage and they must be transplanted to the fields. Speed ​​is the most important thing now. Time is of the essence. As far as he knows, in the spring of the twelfth year of Chongzhen, when the Qing cavalry marched south, the war was ongoing and it might spread here. Moreover, the world is complicated and bandits are rampant, which is also a threat. Therefore, Jiang Han plans to send M4A1 and Gou Gou to the surrounding area to wipe out all the bandits. On the other hand, he wants to keep these laborers busy and build a bastion fortification so that they can maximize their advantages when facing the enemy.

Volume 58: Chapter Release Remarks

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Volume 59: Chapter Chapter : Recruitment

Today is a very busy day, with refugees gathering on the streets and the population bustling.

"Brother Gouzi, what's going on? Why is there so much noise?"

"Yeah, so many people gathered together, what are they doing?"

Looking at the bustling scene ahead, where people were almost squeezed to the limit, a few refugees were confused and pulled their companions to ask.

"Such a big thing, you two don't know?"

The refugee named Gouzi was caught and looked very anxious.

"What's the matter, Brother Gouzi? Is the government providing disaster relief?"

"Oh, what can I say to you? The new master in the city is recruiting people for a farm. He wants carpenters, laborers, blacksmiths, tailors, farmers, and everything else! The more capable you are, the more popular you will be! You will be provided with meals every day, and those who perform well can stay in the farm. This is a great opportunity that everyone is fighting for! Don't pull me away, I'm going to grab a spot first. If you go too late, you won't even get to drink soup!"

The two little brothers didn't understand anything, they just heard two words: free meals. What an attractive condition! No one can resist the temptation of free meals. If yes, then two meals will be provided.

For these refugees struggling on the brink of starvation, other employment conditions are not important. As long as you can feed me, you can use me like a beast of burden. If you give me food, you are my father!

The job recruitment site was in chaos. Xiao Liuzi tried again and again to maintain order, shouting at the top of his voice: "Line up! Come one by one!" Even so, he was unable to resist the fanatical enthusiasm of the refugees, and the small job recruitment site was surrounded by three layers of people.

The doorman of Jiang Han's house was dragged to do the registration work because he could barely recognize a few words. At this moment, in front of him, a refugee was awkwardly introducing his abilities.

"what's your name?"

"Li..Li Yucai"

"Do you have a spouse?"

“Yes…Yes.”

"Where's the child?"

"There's one left."

"What are you good at?"

"I...I know how to fire a kiln."

Dongzi looked up at the refugee in front of him. He knew how to fire a kiln, which was a relatively important job that the boss had instructed. He lowered his head and drew a vertical line on the word "正" above the four groups. Yes, he didn't recognize many words, and "正" was one of them.

"Take this number plate and report to Group 4. After reporting, go back and pack your things. Bring your family here. We will take you to the village. Remember?"

Dongzi took out a small wooden sign with Arabic numerals painted on it from a box nearby, handed it to Li Youcai, and pointed at several large troops behind him and gave instructions.

"Remember, remember!"

Li Youcai was overjoyed and nodded continuously.

"Remember it and go quickly, next one!"

The next refugee couldn't wait any longer, and immediately stepped forward to push Li Youcai aside upon hearing the call. Li Youcai tightly grasped the number plate in his hand, as if holding his life, squeezed out of the crowd, and reported to Team No. 4. Then, he hurriedly ran towards his "home".

The so-called home was actually a thatched hut, which Li Youcai built by pulling weeds from all over the city. His wife and children lived in it.

Originally there were three children in the family, but now there is only one left. At this moment, the mother and child are huddled together and shivering in the straw hut. This winter weather is not easy to endure.

"Bitch, bitch!!"

Li Youcai ran all the way, calling his wife. When his wife heard Li Youcai's voice, she raised her head and looked at her husband who was running towards her excitedly.

"Boss, how is it?"

"It's done! It's done! I got chosen! Wife! My family is saved!"

"Ah? Really? You were really chosen?"

"Of course not! The boss over there asked me to pick you up and take you to the farm together! They will provide accommodation and meals!"

"Can I go too?? Boss, don't lie to me."

"Oh, why would I lie to you? Hurry up, bring the kid with me and report there. We will go to the farm when there are enough people. Don't be late."

"Yes, yes, yes, we can't be late! Boy, hurry up, hurry up"

The wife hurriedly urged the children to get up from the warm haystack, and hurriedly collected the broken bottles and cans.

"Just take the clothes and go over there. The people in the farm told me that everything we need is packed over there! Stop it now!"

Li Youcai urged his wife to move, wishing he could fly to the farm right away. Upon hearing this, his wife threw down the broken bowls and jars she had collected before, and set out with the child in hand.

"Where is the head of the family's manor?"

"How would I know? Let's go there and line up first."

By the time Li Youcai arrived, quite a crowd of people had already gathered at the scene.

"Master, Master, I can work, too. Master, look at me!"

"Yes, sir, I'm a canal worker! I'm strong enough to unload goods and do any other work. Please be merciful and include me in the team!"

A large number of refugees were still promoting themselves in front of the recruitment point, but the employer was very strict: "The first batch of recruitment has been filled. The employer has arranged enough for me. Those who are not selected can wait for the next batch. There will be more recruitment in the next batch!"

While packing up, Dongzi called his colleagues and prepared to pack up.

"Have the people who have packed their belongings arrived yet?"

"I'm still a few short!"

"Me too!"

"This batch should go first, and the rest will go in the next batch!"

Looking at the fiery scene in front of him, Li Youcai was extremely glad for his decisiveness: "Look, if we had come later, this job might have been taken by someone else!"

"Oh my, what you said is so accurate, there are too many people here."

"Of course, it's hard to find a job that can provide a living even with a lantern! If you miss it, just hug the door frame and cry."

Li Youcai, proud of his foresight, brought his family to the head of Group 4 and said, "Master, these are my wife and children, and this is my license plate."